Abstract: The present invention is related to a Lactobacillus strain, composition and use thereof for treating autoimmune disease and related complications. The composition comprises at least one isolate of Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-32, L. reuteri strain GMNL-89 or L. reuteri strain GMNL-263, and a pharmaceutical carrier, for treating syndromes and related complications of the autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a therapeutic compound and its application in repairing diabetes-related cardiac injuries, particularly with providing a therapeutic composition containing the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) of green tea and the adipose-derived stem cells. The epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) of green tea can enhance the ability of the adipose-derived stem cells to repaired damaged tissue. And the application is used for repairing the diabetes-related cardiac injuries.

Abstract: A power switch circuit includes a first transistor, a second transistor and a current source. A first source/drain terminal and a gate terminal of the first transistor receive a first supply voltage and a second supply voltage, respectively. A second source/drain terminal and a body terminal of the first transistor are connected with a node z. An output signal is outputted from the node z. A first source/drain terminal and a gate terminal of the second transistor receive the second supply voltage and the first supply voltage, respectively. A second source/drain terminal and a body terminal of the second transistor are connected with the node z. The current source is connected between a bias voltage and the node z. The first supply voltage, the second supply voltage or the bias voltage is selected as the output signal.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for treating or preventing heart diseases by using a probiotic composition. The method for treating or preventing heart diseases comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a probiotic composition to prevent the myocardial cells from myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis and apoptosis, wherein the probiotic composition comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus LCR177 (BCRC910473), Pediococcus acidilactici PA318 (BCRC910474) and Bifidobacterium adolescentis (BCRC14609).

Abstract: The present invention is related to a Lactobacillus strain, composition and use thereof for treating autoimmune disease and related complications. The composition comprises at least one isolate of Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-32, L. reuteri strain GMNL-89 or L. reuteri strain GMNL-263, and a pharmaceutical carrier, for treating syndromes and related complications of the autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for treating or preventing heart diseases by using a probiotic composition. The method for treating or preventing heart diseases comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a probiotic composition to prevent the myocardial cells from myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis and apoptosis, wherein the probiotic composition comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus LCR177 (BCRC910473), Pediococcus acidilactici PA318 (BCRC910474) and Bifidobacterium adolescentis (BCRC14609).

Abstract: A chair includes a chair body, a connecting member, a back portion, and a restoring device. The chair body includes a base having a receiving chamber. The restoring device includes a threaded adjusting sleeve rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber, a threaded rod screwed into the adjusting sleeve, a pull cord having a first end mounted on the connecting member and a second end mounted on the threaded rod, and an elastic member biased between the base and the adjusting sleeve. Thus, when the back portion is pressed, the connecting member is driven to pivot about the chair body so that the back portion is moved to adjust its inclined angle. In addition, the elastic member provides a damping force to damp a further movement of the back portion to limit the inclined angle of the back portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a product containing an extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC. and a process for preparing the same. Also disclosed herein are a pharmaceutical composition including the aforesaid product containing the extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC., a method of treating a cancer in a subject via the aforementioned pharmaceutical composition, and a method of inhibiting tumor/cancer cells by virtue of the aforesaid product containing the extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC.

Abstract: A chair includes a chair body, a connecting member, a back portion, and a restoring device. The chair body includes a base having a receiving chamber. The restoring device includes a threaded adjusting sleeve rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber, a threaded rod screwed into the adjusting sleeve, a pull cord having a first end mounted on the connecting member and a second end mounted on the threaded rod, and an elastic member biased between the base and the adjusting sleeve. Thus, when the back portion is pressed, the connecting member is driven to pivot about the chair body so that the back portion is moved to adjust its inclined angle. In addition, the elastic member provides a damping force to damp a further movement of the back portion to limit the inclined angle of the back portion.

Abstract: A use of probiotic strain GM-080 in treating cardiac inflammation and apoptosis is disclosed. The probiotic strain GM-080 such as Lactobacillus paracasei strain GM-080 (accession No. CCTCC M 204012) is utilized to produce a composition for treating cardiac inflammation and apoptosis in an effective dose.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a product containing an extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC. and a process for preparing the same. Also disclosed herein are a pharmaceutical composition including the aforesaid product containing the extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC., a method of treating a cancer in a subject via the aforementioned pharmaceutical composition, and a method of inhibiting tumor/cancer cells by virtue of the aforesaid product containing the extract from Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC.

Abstract: A chair includes a base, a seat mounted on the base, a support bracket mounted on the seat, an upper backrest having an upper portion pivotally mounted on the support bracket, and a lower backrest pivotally mounted on a lower portion of the upper backrest. Thus, when a user's back is rested on the upper backrest and the lower backrest, the upper backrest and the lower backrest are pivotable relative to the support bracket to rest on the user's upper and lower backs respectively to support the user's whole back snugly and completely to prevent the user's lower back from depending in the air so as to provide a comfortable sensation to the user.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a metal-insulator-metal transformer together with a capacitor. The method comprises steps of providing a substrate having at least a dielectric layer formed thereon and then forming a first metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal capacitor together with a first metal coil of the transformer over the substrate. An insulating layer is formed to cover the substrate, the first metal layer and the first metal coil. A second metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal capacitor is formed together with a second metal coil of the transformer on the insulating layer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a metal-insulator-metal transformer together with a capacitor. The method comprises steps of providing a substrate having at least a dielectric layer formed thereon and then forming a first metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal capacitor together with a first metal coil of the transformer over the substrate. An insulating layer is formed to cover the substrate, the first metal layer and the first metal coil. A second metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal capacitor is formed together with a second metal coil of the transformer on the insulating layer.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting, distributing and managing feedback and/or references from one or more persons for users is described. This invention provides a marketing tool for persons who use or would like to use personal references in their personal marketing or job-hunting processes. Making use of an on-line networked system, references are provided in a consistent user and reference friendly manner, while providing the potential customer or employer with easy access to reference information.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a card such as bankcards provided with an anti-counterfeit differentiable mark. A stamper is fabricated by engraving and plate-making methods, the stamper being engraved with a feature pattern provided by a client, such as bank logo and trademarks. The feature pattern of the stamper is transferred onto a surface of a card by injection molding. A metallic layer is formed on the card by plating. A printing layer is finally formed on the card by printing. Hence fabricated, the card is provided with a text and/or graphics pattern similar to the effects of a hologram pattern.

Abstract: A card fabrication method of the invention uses ABS plastics to form a card body of the card. The fabrication method of the invention is used to manufacture various types of cards such as bankcards. The ABS material is injection molded to form the card body. While injection molding the card body, different additives and colorant agents are incorporated to the ABS to obtain a card body that is easily differentiated via a specific color aspect. The specific color aspect is in accordance with a specific card emitter. Printing is simultaneously performed on two faces of the card body to achieve the differentiable card. By attributing specific color aspects to specific card emitters and, counterfeit cards is therefore easily differentiated from authentic cards by the color aspect of the card body.